Gardening, Life And Everything Inbetween

Two Men and A Booby

For those unaware of my health history, I have walked the radiation path before when in 2011 I had early stage, non-invasive BC, choosing a lumpectomy and radiation. I had, at that time, visions of warm, comfy rooms where female nurses helped me with my treatment. No such thing! Last time, I was in a strange space that resembled a closet that happened to hold radiation equipment and I was attended mostly by two men with the odd woman around every now and again.

Well this time, I have received a slight upgrade which I am not sure is a good thing! I am now in the fancy radiation room that looks nothing like a closet. It’s state of the art and the equipment is pretty impressive I must say. The room is bloody cold to keep the aforementioned fancy equipment at its optimal temperature whilst I lie there half naked freezing my butt (and other parts) off. And yes, once again, I have two men as my new radiation BFFs, one of whom I had before.

I have had three treatments so far and today, I feel sick of it already. I am tired of driving to the hospital, I am tired of lying on cold equipment whilst I am fried and although the people are wonderful, I am tired of seeing them all over again! I would like to be spirited off to a warm desert island where the name Lahey Clinic is nowhere to be seen.

On a more positive note, I am going to be on TV, sans wig, talking about ‘you’ve been flowered’. It’s not Oprah yet, just local TV, but us philanthropists have to start somewhere! We’re filming next Wednesday. I’ll write more about it in the next few days.

Radiation does not sound fun. I’m sorry…….on the other hand, the “Flowered” news sounds fun and exciting! Keep hanging, Amanda! You have handled all this so much better than most ever would. You have become my new hero 🙂

Brrr, I got cold just reading through your post. I wish you warm, toasty, snuggly times for the rest of your day. As far as the “flowered” news is concerned–bravo! And I can say”I knew her when…” when you gain your fame and fortune!
Much love coming your way.